Almeida, LondonThere is tremor not terror " but tremendous acting " in James Macdonald's overly ingenious reworking of EuripidesOn the one hand Ben Whishaw. Wandlike " or thyrsos-like " swaying in a wispy beard and ankle-skimming yellow dress. On the other hand, Bertie Carvel. Crisp in a Cameron-like suit, and white shirt, hands in pockets, his stance is all casual confidence, but his face is ready to pucker into war…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:16AM on August 2, 2015